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The PAWS Act Coalition is celebrating the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020, which will provide $2 million in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants to enable more domestic violence shelters to become pet-friendly. The grants come one year after the Pet and Women Safety (PAWS) Act was authorized as part of…

Staci Alonso on CNN’s Top 10 Heroes list

One Nevada organization called Noah’s Animal House, has been selected as one of CNN’s Top 10 Heroes of 2019. Founder Staci Alonso, began the organization to help victims of domestic violence and their pets. Read more about our mission and see Staci’s interview on My News 4!

Noah’s Animal House founder named top 10 CNN Heroes finalist

A local animal shelter is being honored for their work in the community. Noah’s Animal House is working to break the cycle of abuse by giving pets a safe place to go. Their work has not only saved lives, but it has also allowed victim’s of domestic violence to heal. The founder of Noah’s Animal House,…

Two Michigan residents among 10 in world named ‘CNN Heroes’

Two Michigan residents are among 10 people who have been named CNN Heroes, an annual campaign from the cable network that celebrates individuals “making extraordinary contributions to help improve the lives of others.” Read the full article on Michigan Live!

Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2019 Announced

One hero brings transformative help to women and children, providing necessities, education and job training to those in an economically depressed city; another provides refurbished RV’s to displaced families after California’s worst wildfire; one provides tools and support to children grieving the loss of a parent or sibling and another shelters the pets of domestic…

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — She warmed up her pipes and stepped up to the challenge, and it paid off! 8 News NOW Anchor Denise Valdez was named the winner of Mixed 94.1’s “Mercedes in the Morning’s” ‘Covered Crooner!’ Here’s what she won: The title of winner of the ‘Covered Crooner’ contest $1,000 donated to a charity…